Engishiki

The Engishiki (“Institutes of the Engi Period”) is a Japanese book about laws and customs. The major part of the writing was completed in 927. In 905, Emperor Daigo ordered the compilation of the Engishiki.

The text is 50 volumes in lengths and is organized by departments. Prayers usually include words of praise for the deities, lists of offerings, and petitions.

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